Headlines
  • At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
  • Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
  • The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
  • Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
  • To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
  • In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
  • Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.

Tag: Washington D.C

September 24, 2025

After Crawling into Washington DC Fire...

On September 20, a ball Python several feet long was discovered slithering around the Washington DC Fire Training Academy facility.

January 21, 2024

Entertainment Report: 2024 Tour Expectations for...

The hosts of VOA Music Time in Africa, Heather Maxwell, and VOA Red Carpet, Jackson Mvunganyi, highlight a few well-known afro-beats musicians who will be performing in the Washington, D.C., area in the coming year. Moroccan artist Dystinct and South African artist Tyla, who is nominated for a Grammy, are two among them.

December 23, 2023

Washington Gets Decorated Up for  Holidays

With many businesses, homes, and public areas decorated with festive lights, wreaths, and Christmas trees, Washington is getting ready for the holiday holiday.

November 23, 2021

Pandemic, Supply Chain Issues, and Inflation...

This year’s holiday season is gearing up to be spectacular. Holiday buying will be impacted by supply chain concerns, the pandemic, inflation, and online sales, according to experts

June 21, 2020

As D.C. Reopens, Locals Are Hopeful,...

Washington, D.C., is gradually easing out of its COVID lockdown as non-essential businesses start opening for locals and tourists. Keida Kostreci talked to D.C. residents and tourists to see how they feel about the cautious reopening

April 29, 2020

‘You Didn’t See the Boy You...

The Ethiopian community in the Washington D.C. area is mourning the loss of a mother who died from coronavirus earlier this month shortly after giving birth. The woman never got to see her newborn baby

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